School Psychologist

POSITION:               School Psychologist 

REPORTS TO:         Special Services Director 

LOCATION:             District-Wide                                   

CLOSING DATE:    Open Until Filled 

TO APPLY:              https://link75.schoolspring.com/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Administer and interpret tests of mental abilities, learning disabilities, aptitudes, psychological, interests and personality characteristics for educational, vocational selection, guidance or placement.
2. Interview and examine student developmental histories to assist in determining causes of behaviors or problems, maladjustments, conflicts, delayed development, learning disabilities, etc.
3. Process and communicate the findings, conclusions and recommendations to parents at IEP Meetings.
4. Suggest changes or interventions in the behavior of students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.
5. Assist in the development of prescriptive teaching and learning techniques relevant to specific areas of exceptionality.
6. Provide consultation to staff on students to assist in ongoing program development.
7. Consultation with school Social Workers, School Psychological Service Providers for ongoing professional development and supervision.
8. Complete risk assessments and provide recommendation on students referred through the Risk Assessment process.
9. Other job-related duties as assigned by the Special Services Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Licensed by the Maine State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
2. Must hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology.
3. Valid Maine Department of Education Certification as a School Psychologist (093).

MSAD No. 75 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)